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Suggest Treatment For Possible Herpes B Virus Infection

Hi, I been with this girl sense april 1 2014 her old boyfriend sooner called and said he been tested and found out he has herpes B she has not been with him in about a year.should her and I get tested. And how long would it had taken him to fine out if he had it. Can it take a hole year to fine out he had it. or would you know sooner. how long after you contract Herpes B would you know you have it. Thank you
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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HIV AIDS Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
First of all, there is nothing like Herpes B. It must be either Hepatitis B or Herpes type 2 infection and not Herpes B.
Both infection could be detected within 4-8 weeks after the infection with investigations. Manifestations might be there obviously at all time.
Dr S.Murugan
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Suggest Treatment For Possible Herpes B Virus Infection

Hi, Welcome to HCM. First of all, there is nothing like Herpes B. It must be either Hepatitis B or Herpes type 2 infection and not Herpes B. Both infection could be detected within 4-8 weeks after the infection with investigations. Manifestations might be there obviously at all time. Dr S.Murugan